Windows 8.1 error: "thread stuck in device driver"

Anonymous
2013-11-20T13:05:26+00:00

After installing the Windows 8.1 update without issue, every time I turn on my computer a screen appears that saying that there was an error when the last session ended, and that the issue pertains to "thread_stuck_in_device_driver". This has occurred every time for the last 6 days, and I have used system restore and Windows Update and the issue still remains. Has anyone found a solution to a similar problem?

Thanks, Jarred

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Anonymous
2015-08-25T16:30:23+00:00

The Dell support page offers a few things to check, but says if all else fails, replace the video card.

Maybe replacing the video card is worth it to get rid of all the headaches. 

THREAD STUCK IN DEVICE DRIVER

This Blue Screen error indicates that a device driver-almost always a video card driver-is stuck waiting for something (usually a hardware operation) to happen. Most of you have probably seennv4_disp.sys associated with this Blue Screen.

  1. Ensure the video drivers are updated to the latest Dell version.
  2. The system BIOS is fully up-to-date.
  3. If both the video driver and the system BIOS are fully up-to-date, check with the manufacturer for recent driver updates.
  4. As a last resort, try exchanging the video card.

Note: Reinstalling Windows is not likely to prevent this error from reoccurring.

http://www.dell.com/support/article/us/en/19/SLN129813/EN#Error6

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  1. Anonymous
    2015-01-22T23:23:10+00:00

    After installing the Windows 8.1 update without issue, every time I turn on my computer a screen appears that saying that there was an error when the last session ended, and that the issue pertains to "thread_stuck_in_device_driver". This has occurred every time for the last 6 days, and I have used system restore and Windows Update and the issue still remains. Has anyone found a solution to a similar problem?

    Thanks, Jarred

    I was having the exact same problem, it's been frustrating me for a long time now. 

    I seem to have fixed it tonight by downloading the program in the following link:

    http://support.amd.com/en-us/download

    I had downloaded a few other driver updates which didn't make a difference however I can't rule out one of these in combination with above link was the solution.

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  2. Anonymous
    2015-01-22T07:50:55+00:00

    GIVE  A SOLUTION TO MY PROBLEM

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  3. Anonymous
    2015-01-13T10:24:08+00:00

    After installing the Windows 8.1 update without issue, every time I turn on my computer a screen appears that saying that there was an error when the last session ended, and that the issue pertains to "thread_stuck_in_device_driver". This has occurred every time for the last 6 days, and I have used system restore and Windows Update and the issue still remains. Has anyone found a solution to a similar problem?

    Thanks, Jarred

    In order to get rid of THREAD_STUCK_IN_DEVICE_DRIVER, there's a thing that can help you do so. It helped me. But one thing first, your computer won't start so fast like it used to in Windows 8/8.1. I had been having this problem for over 8 months but then I found a solution. After applying that I'm not seeing that BSOD anymore. Here it is.

    1. Press Windows Key + W button to open up the Search charm to search settings.
    2. Write Power Setting in the box and click after it comes up.
    3. Click Choose what the power button does from left panel.
    4. Click Change settings that are currently unavailable. You may be prompted for password.
    5. Under Shutdown settings, uncheck Turn on fast startup (recommended).
    6. Click Save changes button.

    Do these things only if Updating drivers or what-else doesn't solve this problem in your computer.

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